Role descriptions for trustees
Sample Document
Sample trustee role descriptions
NCVO membership required
It’s good practice to have role descriptions for trustees.
Trustees with specific roles are often called ‘honorary officers’. Honorary officers can only carry out aspects of the charity’s business if they're authorised to do so. They generally include the chair, vice chair, secretary and treasurer. You must follow any rules in your governing document about honorary officers.
Role descriptions for trustees and honorary officers should include:
- their responsibilities
- a person specification that sets out the skills, experience and qualities that you need.
Once logged in, NCVO members can access sample descriptions for the following roles.
- Chair
- Secretary
- Treasurer
- Trustee
